A tidy 3/4 inch or 19mm shallow firmer gouge by WARD & PAYNE of Sheffield.

Marked 'WARD CAST STEEL' with the Hammers over Anvil trade mark to the top of the blade.

A few minor surface pitting and staining spots, please see images.

Very good octagonal beech wood handle.

No previous owner's stamps.

10¹/₁₆ inches (255mm) overall length.